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‘A lot of the rights afforded to women in the sixth century in the Islamic world were only afforded to women in the West in the 18th century. Twelve centuries later

Islam and the first feminists

Though laws might no longer be interpreted this way, women have always been powerful

New man: Yogi Govan runs his Bo Kaap barbershop with his eyes on the future but the past can’t be erased. Govan builds the business on his father Harry’s principles and attitude. His photo hangs on the shop wall.

Old school barber, new school politics

Sometimes you discover that people you expect to be stuck in the past are in sync with the future

(John McCann)

Manstrology for the patriachy

As your dominance begins to crumble, here’s a helpful guide from the former powerless to your only guiding light — the stars

Jock Safari Lodge: Explorers camp it up in luxury

Jock Safari Lodge: Explorers camp it up in luxury

This safari lodge lends the wild a friendly face and an experience filled with rhino sightings.

The ANC’s threat to withdraw from the Rome Statute was highlighted in 2015 when the government did not arrest then Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir while he was visiting South Africa to attend an African Union summit.

Zuma hosts al-Bashir at Nkandla

The mass-murdering president of Sudan, President Omar al-Bashir, is (believe it or not) hiding at President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.

Maimane took what was dubbed Twitter Town Hall in his stride.

#AskMmusi: 9 answers Twitter really needed to know

The DA’s new leader hosted an online Q&A session today to answer some pressing political questions, but obviously Twitter had no chill. Take a look.

Baltimore riots.

#Baltimoreriots: How the media fuels the racist mindset

The coverage of the protests following the death of Freddie Gray has irresponsibly perpetuated the "angry black male" stereotype.

During the 2014 State of the Nation address

Sona 2015: Will Zuma own up?

The address is a chance for the president to face the nation. Here are five things the nation is hoping for.

A crippled education system brings the whole vision to its knees

A present with poor education leads to a future with no hope

When the socks that need pulling up are absent, we must turn to leaders, the government, municipalities and citizens, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

Lesedi Moche has laid a complaint with the SAHRC against Paul Da Silva

My white privilege lets misogyny sneak in through the back door

For all the flak a restaurant owner received for reported racism, most seem to ignore his sexism. Haji Mohamed Dawjee imagines his jubilation at this.

Julius Malema returns from his honeymoon to occupy Table Mountain.

Whites helpless as Malema lays claim to Table Mountain

Julius Malema returns from his honeymoon to occupy Table Mountain – and Jacob Zuma will hold garage sales to pay off land reform debts.

Show hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler arrive at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler slay Cosby at the #GoldenGlobes

Hollywood’s favourite award show hosts did not hold back on throwing shade at the Golden Globe awards.

A tale of two provinces: Of the ruling party versus the opposition.

A tale of two provinces: ANC’s birthday battle

Haji Mohamed Dawjee’s notes to the introduction of a story about the ANC, two provinces and the contrasts between them.

EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu. (David Harrison/M&G)

Shivambu’s tips for obtaining a real qualification

Shivambu now has a master’s degree. It’s an actual qualification, and so we wondered what advice he’d give to those who wished they had a degree.

Kim Kardashian’s nude photo shoot does little for women except have Twitter explode over how we should be behaving and why.

Kim Kardashian’s butt – in hindsight

At the back end of the reality TV star’s nude shoot for Paper magazine, all we’re left with is provocation for provocation’s sake and little insight.

Haji Mohamed Dawjee does not see the problem with having something to do – like to braai – on a public holiday

Heritage Day – Might as well braai?

Haji Mohamed Dawjee does not see the problem with having something to do – like to braai – on a public holiday.

President Jacob Zuma thought Jay Z’s hit song ’99 Problems’

Jacob Zuma – 99 problems but Nkandla ain’t one

In an effort to defend his “non-responses” to the Nkandla report, the president has issued a statement in the form of a song.

His career spanned around 42 years and included a variety of acclaimed films.

Robin Williams: Farewell, funny man

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams passed away on Monday. We pay tribute to his life with five of his best movies.

Differences between the sexes must be defined to be accepted – but should the language defining these differences be changed?

Women, the power of language, and the language of power

Differences between the sexes must be defined to be accepted – but should the language defining these differences be changed?

Ramadan has in some instances become a month of egos

Ramadan, the month for pro-Palestine Facebook activism?

Digital activism seems more visible during the current month of fasting. Is it used as a tool for transient popularity, instead of pukka protest?